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Bennie Smith
Jan 5, 2026
The 2025 Commanders That Broke EDHREC Top 100
2025 brought a ton of fresh new commander designs, but which ones broke into EDHREC's Top 100 Commander list?
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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Avatar's Wrath
5.6%inclusion12 decks214 decks
2%synergy
Redirect Lightning
2.3%inclusion8 decks349 decks
-3%synergy
Sokka, Swordmaster
1.8%inclusion4 decks217 decks
2%synergy
Secret Tunnel
1.8%inclusion4 decks217 decks
-10%synergy
Crystalline Armor
1.0%inclusion2 decks207 decks
-1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Puresteel Paladin
95%inclusion516 decks542 decks
87%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
86%inclusion440 decks510 decks
79%synergy
Colossus Hammer
84%inclusion455 decks542 decks
78%synergy
Buster Sword
84%inclusion427 decks509 decks
75%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
78%inclusion425 decks542 decks
74%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
77%inclusion418 decks542 decks
74%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
75%inclusion405 decks542 decks
71%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
74%inclusion403 decks542 decks
69%synergy
Forge Anew
69%inclusion374 decks542 decks
65%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
72%inclusion391 decks542 decks
65%synergy
Top Cards
Tifa, Martial Artist
73%inclusion373 decks514 decks
63%synergy
Red XIII, Proud Warrior
69%inclusion353 decks510 decks
59%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
68%inclusion369 decks542 decks
10%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
67%inclusion361 decks542 decks
63%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
65%inclusion355 decks542 decks
62%synergy
Sword of the Animist
63%inclusion344 decks542 decks
56%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
61%inclusion312 decks510 decks
52%synergy
Heroic Intervention
61%inclusion331 decks542 decks
21%synergy
Nature's Lore
56%inclusion306 decks542 decks
18%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
56%inclusion302 decks542 decks
53%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
53%inclusion287 decks542 decks
40%synergy
Teferi's Protection
51%inclusion277 decks542 decks
34%synergy
Smothering Tithe
38%inclusion208 decks542 decks
25%synergy
Ancient Tomb
31%inclusion168 decks542 decks
25%synergy
Worldly Tutor
23%inclusion122 decks542 decks
10%synergy
Jeska's Will
20%inclusion110 decks542 decks
14%synergy
The One Ring
20%inclusion107 decks542 decks
15%synergy
Mana Vault
16%inclusion86 decks542 decks
13%synergy
Chrome Mox
12%inclusion67 decks542 decks
9%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
7.0%inclusion38 decks542 decks
4%synergy
Creatures
Esper Sentinel
47%inclusion257 decks542 decks
35%synergy
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
47%inclusion254 decks542 decks
25%synergy
Professor Hojo
46%inclusion236 decks510 decks
38%synergy
Birds of Paradise
46%inclusion248 decks542 decks
23%synergy
Bugenhagen, Wise Elder
45%inclusion229 decks510 decks
36%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
45%inclusion243 decks542 decks
42%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
42%inclusion229 decks542 decks
39%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
42%inclusion229 decks542 decks
38%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
41%inclusion223 decks542 decks
36%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
41%inclusion208 decks510 decks
37%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
39%inclusion209 decks542 decks
37%synergy
Lightning, Army of One
38%inclusion194 decks510 decks
33%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
34%inclusion184 decks542 decks
32%synergy
Sephiroth, Fallen Hero
32%inclusion161 decks510 decks
24%synergy
Vincent, Vengeful Atoner
32%inclusion161 decks510 decks
25%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
31%inclusion166 decks542 decks
23%synergy
Cloud, Planet's Champion
30%inclusion164 decks542 decks
27%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
30%inclusion163 decks542 decks
28%synergy
Delighted Halfling
30%inclusion162 decks542 decks
20%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
29%inclusion150 decks510 decks
26%synergy
Barret, Avalanche Leader
28%inclusion144 decks510 decks
22%synergy
Zack Fair
28%inclusion143 decks510 decks
22%synergy
Yuffie, Materia Hunter
26%inclusion132 decks510 decks
20%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
26%inclusion140 decks542 decks
24%synergy
Kodama of the West Tree
24%inclusion132 decks542 decks
19%synergy
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
22%inclusion108 decks502 decks
19%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
20%inclusion110 decks542 decks
19%synergy
Bastion Protector
19%inclusion103 decks542 decks
16%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
18%inclusion100 decks542 decks
15%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
18%inclusion95 decks542 decks
17%synergy
Grand Abolisher
17%inclusion94 decks542 decks
12%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
17%inclusion92 decks542 decks
14%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
17%inclusion90 decks542 decks
15%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
16%inclusion89 decks542 decks
14%synergy
Aerith, Last Ancient
13%inclusion68 decks510 decks
9%synergy
Helitrooper
13%inclusion67 decks510 decks
8%synergy
Danitha, New Benalia's Light
13%inclusion68 decks542 decks
9%synergy
Chishiro, the Shattered Blade
12%inclusion63 decks542 decks
9%synergy
Amy Rose
11%inclusion49 decks439 decks
10%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
11%inclusion57 decks542 decks
10%synergy
Karlach, Fury of Avernus
9.2%inclusion50 decks542 decks
7%synergy
Bronze Guardian
9.2%inclusion50 decks542 decks
7%synergy
Avacyn's Pilgrim
9.0%inclusion49 decks542 decks
-2%synergy
Freya Crescent
8.8%inclusion45 decks510 decks
7%synergy
Lion Sash
8.7%inclusion47 decks542 decks
5%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
8.3%inclusion45 decks542 decks
8%synergy
Elena, Turk Recruit
7.8%inclusion40 decks510 decks
5%synergy
Combat Celebrant
7.7%inclusion42 decks542 decks
6%synergy
Witch Enchanter
7.2%inclusion39 decks542 decks
3%synergy
Golden-Tail Trainer
7.2%inclusion39 decks542 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
51%inclusion279 decks542 decks
-3%synergy
Clever Concealment
46%inclusion251 decks542 decks
38%synergy
Deflecting Swat
40%inclusion216 decks542 decks
27%synergy
Dispatch
37%inclusion203 decks542 decks
32%synergy
Inventory Management
35%inclusion189 decks542 decks
31%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
34%inclusion173 decks510 decks
27%synergy
Boros Charm
32%inclusion174 decks542 decks
7%synergy
Cloud's Limit Break
28%inclusion144 decks510 decks
22%synergy
Akroma's Will
25%inclusion135 decks542 decks
5%synergy
Chaos Warp
25%inclusion134 decks542 decks
5%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
23%inclusion127 decks542 decks
9%synergy
Generous Gift
16%inclusion86 decks542 decks
-12%synergy
Lifestream's Blessing
14%inclusion71 decks510 decks
9%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
14%inclusion75 decks542 decks
4%synergy
Beast Within
13%inclusion73 decks542 decks
-19%synergy
Eladamri's Call
12%inclusion65 decks542 decks
3%synergy
Silence
10%inclusion56 decks542 decks
7%synergy
Legion Leadership
10%inclusion55 decks542 decks
6%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
7.6%inclusion41 decks542 decks
5%synergy
Dawn's Truce
7.0%inclusion38 decks542 decks
-1%synergy
Restoration Magic
5.2%inclusion26 decks496 decks
3%synergy
Nature's Claim
5.2%inclusion28 decks542 decks
1%synergy
Sorceries
Open the Armory
51%inclusion274 decks542 decks
46%synergy
Cultivate
41%inclusion222 decks542 decks
-9%synergy
Farseek
37%inclusion198 decks542 decks
-12%synergy
Vandalblast
31%inclusion167 decks542 decks
22%synergy
Rampant Growth
30%inclusion161 decks542 decks
-9%synergy
Three Visits
27%inclusion149 decks542 decks
0%synergy
Unfinished Business
22%inclusion118 decks542 decks
19%synergy
Austere Command
21%inclusion113 decks542 decks
6%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
18%inclusion97 decks542 decks
14%synergy
Blasphemous Act
18%inclusion96 decks542 decks
-7%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
14%inclusion70 decks509 decks
12%synergy
Farewell
12%inclusion63 decks542 decks
2%synergy
Full Throttle
11%inclusion58 decks542 decks
8%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
10%inclusion52 decks542 decks
2%synergy
Decimate
9.2%inclusion50 decks542 decks
2%synergy
Kodama's Reach
8.9%inclusion48 decks542 decks
-20%synergy
Gamble
6.5%inclusion35 decks542 decks
3%synergy
Harmonize
6.3%inclusion34 decks542 decks
-3%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
6.3%inclusion34 decks542 decks
3%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
5.2%inclusion28 decks542 decks
3%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Meteor
5.1%inclusion26 decks510 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
54%inclusion295 decks542 decks
29%synergy
Shadowspear
54%inclusion293 decks542 decks
51%synergy
Genji Glove
47%inclusion228 decks489 decks
41%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
46%inclusion247 decks542 decks
42%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
44%inclusion224 decks510 decks
36%synergy
Helm of the Host
44%inclusion238 decks542 decks
40%synergy
Champion's Helm
40%inclusion215 decks542 decks
34%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
39%inclusion214 decks542 decks
38%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
39%inclusion210 decks542 decks
34%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
36%inclusion197 decks542 decks
10%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
33%inclusion181 decks542 decks
32%synergy
Mithril Coat
33%inclusion179 decks542 decks
29%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
32%inclusion173 decks542 decks
29%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
31%inclusion158 decks502 decks
29%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
31%inclusion170 decks542 decks
27%synergy
Conformer Shuriken
29%inclusion147 decks510 decks
22%synergy
Embercleave
29%inclusion155 decks542 decks
27%synergy
Darksteel Plate
27%inclusion147 decks542 decks
23%synergy
Behemoth Sledge
26%inclusion142 decks542 decks
21%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
26%inclusion139 decks542 decks
24%synergy
Commander's Plate
25%inclusion136 decks542 decks
24%synergy
Sunforger
25%inclusion136 decks542 decks
24%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
25%inclusion135 decks542 decks
23%synergy
Hero's Blade
24%inclusion129 decks542 decks
21%synergy
Nettlecyst
23%inclusion123 decks542 decks
20%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
20%inclusion110 decks542 decks
19%synergy
Ultima Weapon
20%inclusion101 decks510 decks
16%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
19%inclusion102 decks542 decks
17%synergy
Hexplate Wallbreaker
18%inclusion100 decks542 decks
17%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
18%inclusion95 decks542 decks
16%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
18%inclusion95 decks542 decks
16%synergy
Basilisk Collar
17%inclusion93 decks542 decks
11%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
16%inclusion89 decks542 decks
14%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
15%inclusion81 decks542 decks
14%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
14%inclusion75 decks542 decks
13%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
13%inclusion72 decks542 decks
9%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
13%inclusion70 decks542 decks
10%synergy
Mask of Memory
12%inclusion65 decks542 decks
10%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
12%inclusion65 decks542 decks
11%synergy
Hero's Heirloom
12%inclusion64 decks542 decks
10%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
12%inclusion63 decks542 decks
9%synergy
Power Fist
11%inclusion61 decks542 decks
9%synergy
Leyline Axe
11%inclusion58 decks542 decks
9%synergy
Skullclamp
11%inclusion57 decks542 decks
-4%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
11%inclusion57 decks542 decks
8%synergy
Belt of Giant Strength
10%inclusion55 decks542 decks
9%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
10%inclusion53 decks526 decks
8%synergy
Argentum Armor
10%inclusion52 decks542 decks
9%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
9.4%inclusion51 decks542 decks
9%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
8.7%inclusion47 decks542 decks
8%synergy
Enchantments
Aggravated Assault
50%inclusion271 decks542 decks
45%synergy
Fighter Class
36%inclusion195 decks542 decks
34%synergy
Annie Joins Up
17%inclusion90 decks542 decks
-2%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
12%inclusion63 decks542 decks
7%synergy
Sylvan Library
11%inclusion60 decks542 decks
2%synergy
Super State
10%inclusion43 decks441 decks
9%synergy
SOLDIER Military Program
7.3%inclusion37 decks510 decks
5%synergy
Rhythm of the Wild
7.2%inclusion39 decks542 decks
-23%synergy
Strong Back
7.2%inclusion39 decks542 decks
3%synergy
Windcrag Siege
6.1%inclusion32 decks526 decks
3%synergy
Bear Umbra
5.9%inclusion32 decks542 decks
2%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
5.7%inclusion31 decks542 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
39%inclusion213 decks542 decks
13%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
33%inclusion181 decks542 decks
17%synergy
Urza's Saga
29%inclusion158 decks542 decks
25%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
28%inclusion151 decks542 decks
23%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
20%inclusion110 decks542 decks
10%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
20%inclusion108 decks542 decks
16%synergy
Reliquary Tower
18%inclusion98 decks542 decks
0%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
18%inclusion97 decks542 decks
1%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
18%inclusion90 decks510 decks
15%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
17%inclusion94 decks542 decks
-2%synergy
Inventors' Fair
17%inclusion92 decks542 decks
15%synergy
Buried Ruin
14%inclusion77 decks542 decks
11%synergy
Command Beacon
11%inclusion59 decks542 decks
7%synergy
Arena of Glory
8.9%inclusion48 decks542 decks
5%synergy
Axgard Armory
7.9%inclusion43 decks542 decks
7%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
6.1%inclusion33 decks542 decks
2%synergy
Minas Tirith
5.2%inclusion28 decks542 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
98%inclusion533 decks542 decks
14%synergy
Arcane Signet
89%inclusion482 decks542 decks
15%synergy
Summoning Materia
22%inclusion113 decks510 decks
17%synergy
The Aetherspark
20%inclusion106 decks542 decks
18%synergy
Mox Opal
19%inclusion104 decks542 decks
18%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
14%inclusion76 decks542 decks
6%synergy
Fellwar Stone
11%inclusion61 decks542 decks
1%synergy
Mox Amber
11%inclusion60 decks542 decks
10%synergy
Lotus Petal
11%inclusion59 decks542 decks
7%synergy
Talisman of Unity
7.6%inclusion41 decks542 decks
-1%synergy
Talisman of Impulse
7.4%inclusion40 decks542 decks
-1%synergy
Mox Diamond
6.8%inclusion37 decks542 decks
5%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
5.9%inclusion32 decks542 decks
-6%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
97%inclusion526 decks542 decks
6%synergy
Plains
97%inclusion525 decks542 decks
1%synergy
Forest
95%inclusion517 decks542 decks
-2%synergy
Mountain
94%inclusion512 decks542 decks
0%synergy
Sacred Foundry
70%inclusion379 decks542 decks
30%synergy
Stomping Ground
68%inclusion370 decks542 decks
25%synergy
Temple Garden
64%inclusion345 decks542 decks
22%synergy
Exotic Orchard
62%inclusion336 decks542 decks
9%synergy
Windswept Heath
58%inclusion315 decks542 decks
27%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
58%inclusion313 decks542 decks
16%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
56%inclusion302 decks542 decks
18%synergy
Wooded Foothills
55%inclusion298 decks542 decks
25%synergy
Arid Mesa
55%inclusion297 decks542 decks
27%synergy
Rootbound Crag
52%inclusion282 decks542 decks
15%synergy
Battlefield Forge
50%inclusion270 decks542 decks
28%synergy
Jetmir's Garden
49%inclusion263 decks542 decks
7%synergy
Brushland
48%inclusion262 decks542 decks
28%synergy
Spire of Industry
47%inclusion253 decks542 decks
42%synergy
Canopy Vista
46%inclusion247 decks542 decks
-4%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
45%inclusion244 decks542 decks
16%synergy
Spectator Seating
45%inclusion243 decks542 decks
19%synergy
Spire Garden
43%inclusion232 decks542 decks
16%synergy
Cinder Glade
41%inclusion223 decks542 decks
-8%synergy
Jungle Shrine
41%inclusion220 decks542 decks
-15%synergy
Path of Ancestry
36%inclusion197 decks542 decks
2%synergy
Rugged Prairie
36%inclusion193 decks542 decks
26%synergy
Fire-Lit Thicket
33%inclusion179 decks542 decks
26%synergy
Game Trail
26%inclusion141 decks542 decks
6%synergy
Fortified Village
26%inclusion141 decks542 decks
5%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
25%inclusion133 decks542 decks
9%synergy
Savannah
22%inclusion120 decks542 decks
11%synergy
Plateau
22%inclusion118 decks542 decks
11%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
22%inclusion118 decks542 decks
6%synergy
Taiga
21%inclusion116 decks542 decks
11%synergy
Mossfire Valley
20%inclusion107 decks542 decks
6%synergy
City of Brass
20%inclusion106 decks542 decks
13%synergy
Evolving Wilds
19%inclusion105 decks542 decks
-11%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
18%inclusion99 decks542 decks
10%synergy
Hushwood Verge
18%inclusion99 decks542 decks
7%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
18%inclusion97 decks542 decks
11%synergy
Mana Confluence
17%inclusion93 decks542 decks
11%synergy
Thornspire Verge
17%inclusion91 decks542 decks
7%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
17%inclusion90 decks542 decks
-5%synergy
Karplusan Forest
16%inclusion89 decks542 decks
-1%synergy
Starting Town
16%inclusion83 decks510 decks
14%synergy
Rockfall Vale
16%inclusion87 decks542 decks
-8%synergy
Sundown Pass
15%inclusion83 decks542 decks
1%synergy
Lush Portico
15%inclusion82 decks542 decks
6%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
15%inclusion80 decks542 decks
12%synergy
Elegant Parlor
13%inclusion70 decks542 decks
6%synergy